Traveling is an awesome idea, it gives you this great opportunity to discover the other part of the world, meeting people that have different ways of living, thinking and interacting on the daily basis. This great chance would be greater if you plan everything ahead of time where you save your time, money, and effort as well as enjoy every single moment in this trip. Transportations are one of the most important matters which makes your journey goes easily and would also make your reach all places that you intend to visit during your time in Palestine.
How long does travel around Palestine take?
Palestine geographically is a small country that does not take so many hours to travel between its cities. It might take you 4 hours maximum to cross Palestine from the north to the south. thus taxis and mini-vans are quiet enough for such a country.
Is there a transportation timetable?
Unfortunately, Palestine does not possess a transportation system that works on timetables like most European countries. The min-vans that go between the Palestinian cities do not have certain times that they travel within. These vans get ready to go at the moment that the vehicle is full of passengers and thus there are no any timetables for such vans. Taxis begin running from early morning to around nine o’clock in the evening.
Transportation Cost in Palestine
Within the West Bank Services fees can range from 15 to 40 NIS one-way, per person, depending on the distance of the drive. Within cities, private taxis will range in fees from two to fifteen NIS. As with the Service, make sure you ask the private taxi driver the exact price to go to your destination before you get into the taxi.
Keep your passport & visa with you!
During travel between and among cities, be sure to keep your passport and visa with you so that you are fully prepared to show proper paperwork when asked to show them when requested by IDF soldiers at Israeli checkpoints. These checkpoints are set up to separate the Palestinian cities and maintain effective control over the Palestinian occupied territories; therefore, at the entrance of each city, there is an Israeli checkpoint where you may be asked to produce your passport and visa, as well as queried as to your destination. With the proper paperwork, there are generally no worries at all, and you can easily cross these checkpoints without any problem.
